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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and a building with large windows and a balcony. - Jacques Brel Youth Hostel (Brussels)
A modern lounge area with pink and green seating, large windows, and a view of the outside. - Jacques Brel Youth Hostel (Brussels)
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Close to La Grand Place and Brussels Christmas Market, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site Belgian cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A person lying on a bunk bed reading a book.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A person lying on a bunk bed reading a book.

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Upper Town, a neighborhood in Brussels, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is near a metro station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Atomium, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Avenue Louise and Brussels Christmas Market. Museum of Musical Instruments and Le Botanique are also worth visiting. Visit our Brussels travel guide
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Rue de la Sablonnière 30, Brussels, 1000

What's nearby

  • A tree-lined pathway with a cyclist, statues, and a fountain.
    Brussels Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A collection of colorful comic books with Japanese text.
    Belgian Comic Strip Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A Gothic cathedral with tall spires and large stained glass windows.
    St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A grand, snow-covered building with classical architecture, including columns and a dome.
    Royal Palace of Brussels
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A grand, ornate building with intricate architectural details and a large open square in front.
    La Grand Place
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Botanique-Kruidtuin Station
    3 min walk
  • Brussels-Congress Station
    7 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Petit Bon Bon
    3 min walk
  • Tope
    9 min walk
  • Serra
    9 min walk
  • Le Petit Coin Royal
    2 min walk
  • Barkboy
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.60 per room, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacques Brel Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Jacques Brel Youth Hostel located?

Located in Upper Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cirque Royal, La Grand Place, and Brussels Christmas Market. Le Botanique and City 2 Shopping Mall are also within 10 minutes. Botanique-Kruidtuin Station and Madou Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Ossi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly staff, nice bar area with activities. Very comfortable beds. During our visit there was an ongoing renevation in progress so it will be even nicer in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An overnight in Brussels

An amazing place with a peaceful vibe and the atmosphere of the hostel is big old house meets modern and the staff were so friendly and professional,the room was super warm and comfortable and lots of space ,we will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Solange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was efficient and helpful. The rooms were super clean and everything seems very eco friendly and self conscious. You put your own linens on and just return them when you leave. Super easy and comfortable all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

tartan army germany stop off

great place for a night room was basic but had private bathroom and was very clean staff very friendly and attentive wasn’t too impressed with breakfast but didn’t expect a free breakfast so wasn’t bothered all staff i interacted with were Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is decent and a typical hostel. We got a room with 3 beds. The bed sheet was a bit too thin, almost felt like it was just a mattress cover. Free breakfast was decent. Overall it's good enough when travelling on a budget. Room facility needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful area and a delightful hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Good quiet well located hostel. Only downside was that towels weren’t included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daanish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very practical and secure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Randal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were rude and not accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personnel super sympa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre dortoir de 6lits. Sommaire mais correspondant à l’esprit auberge de jeunesse. Animation des espaces communs jusqu’à tard. Échanges sympathiques toujours dans l’esprit de l’auberge de jeunesse. Belle expérience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre 114 pour 6 personnes. Bonne aération car fenêtres sur deux coins. Grande chsmbre de bains. Bon dejeuner froid inclus dans le prix. Bien situé car près de plusieurs modes de transport collectifs. Excellent rspport qualité-prix
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est aidant et souriant. Nous avons eu 3 jours de grosse pluie, le système de drainage a été surchargé, ce qui a amené des odeurs nauséabondes pendant 3 jours. Pour tout le reste, c’erait parfait.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Serena

Disliked: Cleanliness
Posizione abbastanza comoda ma pulizia assolutamente da rivedere. Lenzuola bucate e sporche, idem per i pavimenti e anche il bagno non era pulito. Bagno cieco e senza ventola, molto umido e con muffa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mucha suciedad
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple et efficace

Sejour simple et efficace dans cette auberge de jeunesse. Tout est propre et le service est très agréable. Commodités sur place avec un bar accessible etc. Chambres équipées du minimum mais ça nous suffit (pas de serviettes de toilettes incluses mais 1.5 euros en sus). Pas très bien isolé donc peut être bruyant en fonction de vos voisins Très bien placé car places tout le long dans la rue (payante sauf le soir et dimanche) et à 30 min à pied du centre ville.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar legal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Francisco Alberto Cavalca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Boa experiência. Recomendo. Bom custo benefício. Ponto negativo. Toalhas tem pagar. Acho que isso deveria fazer parte do custo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bon auberge

Bon emplacement à 20 minutes du centre à pied. Confort acceptable mais on a eu un problème avec les sanitaires, apparemment les déchets des toilettes en commun à côté de notre chambre ressortaient au niveau de nos sanitaires privatives. Petit déjeuner très correct pour un auberge. Je trouve le rapport qualité-prix un peu élevé
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Tuan anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard features could have been present like iron, ice, Tv
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

FERNANDO CESAR

Disliked: Cleanliness

HORRIBLE RECEPTION SERVICE

When we arrive the attention and service at the reception was the worst in traveling life. The AM lady at the reception has such a TERRIBLE attitude, with a very negative and bad service. The lady in the afternoon was the opposite, very kind friendly and respectful. The guy at the bar was very good. Breakfast is bad. Please is not clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostello Super!

A 10 minuti dalla Grand Place, l'ostello è molto carino e pulito. La camera doppia con bagno privato era perfetta. Buona anche la colazione a buffet e comodi gli spazi comuni, sia al chiuso che all'aperto. Consigliato!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mérite des étoiles

Situation pas très loin du métro, accueil excellent. Nous avions une chambre pour 2 avec SdB privative très propre et spacieuse. C'est la première fois qu'une auberge de jeunesse nous donnes cette impression d’être dans un hôtel de 2 voir 3 étoiles. Le petit déjeuner offert est lui aussi a la hauteur d'un hôtel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021